Band
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 Beats
If you're failing a class and need to work with another teacher, what do I need to see?
A pass or email from the teacher saying they know you may be coming.
Name two components of good posture.
Feet flat on the floor, back straight, no two body parts touching, shoulders back, etc.
What is the Mr. Van Pelt's main instrument?
French Horn
Michael Sweeney
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What is something we can work on as a band?
Opinion
What tells us how many beats are in a measure?
Time Signature
What is the pattern for conducting in 4 beat measures?
Down, in, out, up
How would you describe a staccato note?
Short and Disconnected (This is the dot above/below the note)
How many beats are in a measure in 4/4 time?
4 beats
Name a song we should try.
Opinion
Explain why sitting up is important in band
To help us have open lungs and and produce a better sound on our instruments
What college did Mr. Van Pelt go to?
St. Olaf College (in Northfield, Minnesota, South of the cities an hour)
What is a composer?
Someone who writes music
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
What are we expected to have each class
Music, instrument, Pencil
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
Who is Mr. Van Pelt's favorite?
All of you!
We breathe together, we _________
Play together
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What did we perform at the Christmas concert?
Name That Christmas Carol
Silent Night
Name two different styles of music
Lyrical, March, Jazz, Latin, Technical, Rock, Popular, etc.
Bonus: What word does "pep" in "pep band" originate from?
Shortened form of pepper (n.), Which was used in the figurative sense of "spirit, energy"